Dengue and Malaria are spreading at double speed due to heavy rains in Delhi and floods in Yamuna river. Although, every year during the rainy season, there is an increase in the cases of malaria and dengue in Delhi, but this time due to floods and heavy rains, water-logging has increased the problem. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) issued a release saying that till the middle of July this year, more than 160 cases of dengue have been reported in Delhi, which is the highest figure for this period since 2018. According to an MCD release, 54 cases of malaria have been reported during this period.
Flood and rain increased the trouble
Significantly, floods and rains in Delhi have also increased the number of diseases this time. Tell me, the water level of Yamuna is decreasing in Delhi. The danger of its flood has been averted, but in the coming days the risk of many diseases has increased. Experts are of the opinion that in the coming times, the people of Delhi may be at risk of diseases like dengue, malaria, chikungunya.
Dengue and malaria cases may increase in Delhi due to floods – Mayor Shelly Oberoi
Regarding dengue and malaria, Delhi Mayor Shaili Oberoi has said that due to floods this year, dengue and malaria cases are expected to increase strongly in many areas of the national capital. Although he has said that instructions have been issued to the concerned departments to prevent the breeding of mosquitoes and to clean the silt and mud accumulated by the flood.
Officers are busy cleaning
The Mayor of Delhi said that the authorities have started cleaning the roads and removing silt from the flood-affected areas. The mayor also held a review meeting amid fears of an increase in dengue and malaria cases. He said that many areas have been waterlogged, but the situation is slowly improving. The mayor said that now it is a matter of concern that due to the floods, there is a possibility of more cases of dengue and malaria than last year. Instructions have been issued to all concerned departments to clean garbage and silt and to run a campaign to control the breeding of mosquitoes.
Significantly, Health Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj said that all the departments of the Delhi government have been instructed to continuously monitor the post-flood situation in the national capital. Talking to reporters during a visit to a Delhi government hospital, Bhardwaj also said that cases of burning sensation in the eyes and skin allergies are being reported from most of the relief camps. Bhardwaj said that East Delhi and North East Delhi have been affected on a large scale due to the flood caused by the Yamuna.
Cleanliness campaign of Delhi government continues
The Delhi government has come out with a comprehensive action plan to tackle the spread of mosquito-borne diseases, under which steps will be taken to detect the serotype of dengue virus prevalent in the city. Health Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj also held a high-level meeting on preparedness to keep mosquito-borne diseases under control in the national capital. Meanwhile, Delhi Mayor Shaili Oberoi said on Monday that there is a possibility of a rise in dengue and malaria cases in the national capital this year due to floods in many areas.
helpline number released
The Delhi government has issued helpline numbers regarding the rapidly increasing rain-borne diseases in Delhi. Only helpline number 1031 will be used for diseases like dengue, malaria. Earlier this number was used during the Corona epidemic. Information and help regarding seasonal diseases like dengue will be made available to the patient and his family on this number.
Instructions to schools and officers
In view of the increasing cases and possibilities of malaria and dengue in Delhi, guidelines have already been issued in schools. Schools have been directed to allow students to wear full sleeve school dress or full sleeve clothing till the month of November. Along with this, the Delhi government is also preparing a roster of officers to follow the guidelines for cleanliness.
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